Playing the Waiting Game with Psoriatic Arthritis...It seems like from symptom onset to getting some relief is spent in a never ending waiting game. Often, the first symptoms...reactions1comment
Tips for Infusion Therapy...There are several different ways to take biologics for psoriatic arthritis. Some medications come in pill form, others are given in the...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Is on Overtime...When you work 40 hours a week, the last thing you want to hear is "Can you work some overtime?" I have...reactions3comments
Learning to Give Yourself Injections...On the day I was diagnosed, if you had told me I would soon be giving myself injections once a week to...reactions2comments
4-Letter Words I Hate the Most...I’ve heard my fair share of four-letter curse words. Heck, they’ve become part of my everyday vocabulary over the years. I understand...reactionscomments
To My Dear Friend, Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis...I know you are scared. I know you are in pain and very confused. You are filled with self-doubt and worry. You...reactions9comments
Breaking Up With Your Doctor...Sometimes, your insurance company’s decisions, distance to your doctor’s office, or your doctor’s retirement dictate your need to find another doctor for...reactions2comments
5 Mistakes I Made Managing PsA...After dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 13 years – first with my son, then with me – I’ve come to...reactions1comment
What To Do When NSAIDs Are Causing More Harm Than Good...NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers are a class of medications utilized by many with arthritic conditions. They can help reduce both...reactionscomments
PsA: An Inherited Condition...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2014 and am now on my 6th medication. It seems to wear out everything after...reactions2comments
Flares...I have no psoriasis ANYWHERE! First time in 11 years. But still suffer from joint pain - some days worse than others...reactions1comment
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect the Lower Back?...Lower back pain occurs in up to 40% of people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), as the disease can affect the joints in...
20 years to Diagnosis...During my pregnancy with my second daughter, I developed such excruciating back pain and SI joint pain by 10 weeks. I would...reactions1comment
A Long Journey...It took over four years to get my diagnosis but I have finally found a treatment that is helping me.reactions1comment
Active to Disabled...I used to be very active. I studied and taught overseas. I took ground school for aviation. I did cliff diving, spelunking...reactions6comments
Becky (Koffegurl)...Hi everyone. First, I'd like to say how grateful I am that I found this site! I'll try not to ramble. I'm...reactions2comments
Beware...*SIGH* Where to start?! I have had issues with chronic pain for years and toenails falling off leaving bloody nail beds. And...reactions2comments
Can't Stand the Pain...Hi its taken 7 years to find the rite doctor to help me find out I have psoratic arthritis. I have only...reactions2comments
Crazy in the Head!...For years I have been making excuses for strange sensations, random excruciating pain from any body part, faux broken ankles, wrists swollen...reactions3comments
Fight the fight...I was 29 years old when I was diagnosed with psoriasis. I had to have thyroid surgery to remove my thyroid the...reactions1comment
